High Throughput Screening System - Corvallis OR

Solicitation 1232SA26Q0967 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division for the procurement of one High Throughput Screening System. The system must be brand name or equal to the Molecular Devices FLIPR Penta System and is intended for use at the PWA Horticultural Crops Research facility in Corvallis, Oregon. Key technical requirements include the ability to process a 96-well plate in approximately three minutes, high-speed kinetic fluorescence imaging up to 100 frames per second, integrated automated reagent dispensing, and full compatibility with GPCR screening assays. The contract is a firm-fixed price, FOB Destination requirement that includes installation, assembly, operator training, and a minimum two-year warranty. The award will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, where the lowest priced quote is evaluated for technical acceptability and a neutral or acceptable past performance rating. To be considered responsive, offerors must submit a completed SF1449, a technical capability narrative not exceeding five pages, and certifications regarding the place of manufacture and trade agreements. Delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order. This is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS code 334516, open to all responsible sources. Quotations must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, Christopher Turner, by the specified deadline of September 22, 2026.